Pope Leo says he'll keep speaking out against war, following criticism from Donald Trump.

The US President attacked Leo yesterday, after the pontiff's previous criticism of the war on Iran and Trump's immigration policies.

Trump's accused him of being terrible for foreign policy and weak on crime.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained the ongoing controversy further. 

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Pope Leo says he'll keep speaking out against war, following criticism from Donald Trump.
The US President attacked Leo yesterday, after the pontiff's previous criticism of the war on Iran and Trump's immigration policies.
Trump's accused him of being terrible for foreign policy and weak on crime.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained the ongoing controversy further.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Donald Trump criticising Pope Leo

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Fonterra has named Richard Allen as its new chief executive, succeeding Miles Hurrell.

Allen - who joined Fonterra as a graduate in 2008 and has worked in various roles across the dairy co-operative - will take over next month.

Hurrell will remain in a transition advisory role until September.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Fonterra has named Richard Allen as its new chief executive, succeeding Miles Hurrell.
Allen - who joined Fonterra as a graduate in 2008 and has worked in various roles across the dairy co-operative - will take over next month.
Hurrell will remain in a transition advisory role until September.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Richard Allen being named Fonterra's new CEO

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New Zealand's growing a reputation among the global tourism industry for its difficult inter-island travel. 

Industry workers who attended the world's leading travel trade show in Berlin have made claims that ferry disruptions are leaving tourists and travel companies wary about the possibility of getting stuck while here.  

Destination Marlborough general manager Tracey Green says it's now a common concern. 

"It's something that we try to ignore, but unfortunately the drum is getting a little bit louder as time goes on - and as more events occur with the Cook Strait crossing." 

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New Zealand's growing a reputation among the global tourism industry for its difficult inter-island travel.&nbsp;
Industry workers who attended the world's leading travel trade show in Berlin have made claims that ferry disruptions are leaving tourists and travel companies wary about the possibility of getting stuck while here. &nbsp;
Destination Marlborough general manager Tracey Green says it's now a common concern.&nbsp;
"It's something that we try to ignore, but unfortunately the drum is getting a little bit louder as time goes on - and as more events occur with the Cook Strait crossing."&nbsp;
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Tracey Green: Destination Marlborough general manager on the ferry disruptions gaining international concern

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The National Road Carriers Association says a boycott to road user charges over high diesel prices isn't the right answer.

Fuel tracking app Gaspy reports diesel is selling for an average 3.89 a litre, while 91 is 3.48.

A number of online groups have raised the prospect of a RUC boycott.

Chief executive Justin Tighe-Umbers says Cyclone Vaianu was a good example of why it's needed. 

"All of the damage that did with slips, yet again, to the roading network - it's actually the road user charges that pays for fixing all of that. So reducing RUC just creates a bigger problem further down the track." 

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The National Road Carriers Association says a boycott to road user charges over high diesel prices isn't the right answer.
Fuel tracking app Gaspy reports diesel is selling for an average 3.89 a litre, while 91 is 3.48.
A number of online groups have raised the prospect of a RUC boycott.
Chief executive Justin Tighe-Umbers says Cyclone Vaianu was a good example of why it's needed.&nbsp;
"All of the damage that did with slips, yet again, to the roading network - it's actually the road user charges that pays for fixing all of that. So reducing RUC just creates a bigger problem further down the track."&nbsp;
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Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Association CEO raises concerns over proposed RUC boycott

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Donald Trump criticising Pope Leo

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